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Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895)
December 28th marks the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Born in Ireland, Thomas Hovenden trained as a frame maker, woodcarver and gilder, as well as an artist. He came to America at the age of 23 and became … Continue reading
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Memory is a Fickle Fashionista: A Lost Lincoln Portrait and A Forgotten Artist – Part 2
Why was artist H. Stanley Todd forgotten? The artist was forgotten because Memory is a fickle fashionista. When Henry Stanley Todd (1871-1941) sought artistic training, he chose the best school in the world, the Académie Julian in Paris. Leading the school was the … Continue reading